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Profile Builder vs Tendenci
Both stand on membership site platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Profile Builder covers account forms, directories, access control, and integrations within WordPress. Its free edition handles a core setup, while paid plans add site coverage and support terms.
Visit Profile Builder Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Tendenci combines association functions with downloadable, customizable open-source software. Organizations should account for separate hosting or implementation services and check the technical requirements for version 16.
Visit TendenciThe facts
| Profile Builder | Tendenci | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: €99 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cozmoslabs.com | tendenci.com |
| On membership site platforms | #34 of 85 | #30 of 85 |
Profile Builder: what it does well
- Front-end registration and profile forms
- Custom fields with conditional logic
- Searchable member directories
- Role-based content restriction
- Free version available
What to know first
- Paid licenses renew yearly
- Premium support requires paid plans
- Diagnostic data may be sent if opted in
Tendenci: what it does well
- Open source software is free.
- Includes membership and event management features.
- Site superusers can query data and export CSV.
- Managed hosting includes upgrades.
What to know first
- Hosting and implementation are separate services.
- Version 16 drops support for Python 3.8 and 3.9.
- Version 16 drops support for PostgreSQL 13.
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